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Sony HX90V vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony HX90V vs Sony W320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and W320 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was introduced 5 years after the W320 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX90V grades vs the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony W320

 HX90V W320 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2010More modern by 65 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony HX90V

 W320 HX90V 

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony W320

 HX90V W320 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX90V versus the W320.

Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and W320.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX90V to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HX90V should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
Portrait photography with Sony W320
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
76
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-04-14 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 638 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $440 $269